Assistant Planner | Planner

Penguin Recruitment; Watford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading planning consultancy in the UK is seeking an Assistant Planner / Planner to contribute to a range of projects. This role offers diverse responsibilities including assisting with planning applications and engaging with clients. The ideal candidate will have over 2 years of planning experience, strong communication skills, and a proactive approach to professional development. A supportive team culture is emphasized, along with competitive salary and benefits, making it an excellent opportunity for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company pension scheme

Performance-related bonus

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• 2+ years of planning experience in either private or public sector.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple workloads.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning applications of all sizes and complexities.
• Prepare Local Plan representations.
• Conduct thorough site appraisals.
• Support ongoing appeal work.
• Maintain strong client relationships.

Skills

Planning experience

Strong communication skills

Report writing skills

Work collaborative

Motivated approach to development

Job description

Assistant Planner / Planner

Location: Stevenage

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a respected and well-established planning consultancy in their search for an Assistant Planner / Planner to join their growing team. This consultancy is known for delivering high-quality planning advice across a diverse range of sectors, working with a long‑standing and loyal client base. With a strong reputation, a collaborative culture, and excellent staff retention, they offer a fantastic environment for planners looking to grow and progress.

The Role

The successful candidate will work on a wide variety of projects across multiple sectors. Day‑to‑day responsibilities include:

• Assisting senior team members with planning applications of varying scales and complexity
• Preparing and contributing to Local Plan representations
• Conducting site appraisals
• Supporting appeal work
• Engaging with clients and helping maintain excellent working relationships

This role is ideal for someone seeking a clear progression path, increasing autonomy and the chance to develop quickly within a supportive, professional team.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of planning experience (private or public sector)
• Strong communication and report‑writing skills
• Ability to manage workloads and work collaboratively
• A proactive and motivated approach to professional development

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Company pension scheme
• Performance‑related bonus
• Excellent opportunities for
• Supportive team culture with strong staff satisfaction
• Commitment to equal opportunities

Interested? For applications or more information regarding this opportunity, please send your up‑to‑date CV to Josh Jones at or call (phone number removed).